poverty

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

Etymology

From Middle English poverte, from Old French poverté (Modern French pauvreté), from Latin paupertās, from pauper (“poor”) + -tas (“noun of state suffix”). Cognates include pauper, poor.

In classic literature

Synonyms

poorness, impoverishment

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